Building 25 Concrete Repair

The State of West Virginia Department of Administration, General Services Division (Upshur County jurisdiction) is soliciting bids through an Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ No. GSD2300000031) for concrete repair services at Building 25, located at 400 Fifth Street, Parkersburg, West Virginia. The scope of work includes partial removal and replacement of existing concrete sidewalk adjacent to Fourth and Green Streets, removal of root balls from previously cut trees, pressure washing of remaining undisturbed concrete sidewalks and curbs in those areas, and reconstruction of a ramp at the corner of 4th and Green Street in compliance with ADA guidelines using Type 6 ADA access specifications. Concrete mixture specifications require a compressive strength of 4500 psi, 6 percent air entrainment, and a water-cement ratio of 0.45, with expansion joint materials similar to Sika Speed Dowel products. Contractors must be licensed in West Virginia and demonstrate a minimum of three successfully completed projects involving similar work. Pricing must be submitted as a firm, fixed amount for all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to complete the work. Key deadlines include a pre-bid meeting on December 15, 2022, at 9:00 AM; technical questions due by December 22, 2022, at 12:00 PM; and bid opening on December 29, 2022, at 2:30 PM. Vendors must achieve substantial completion within thirty (30) calendar days and final completion within sixty (60) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500.00 per calendar day assessed for each day beyond the final completion deadline. Evaluation criteria include contractor qualifications, compliance with specifications, bonding requirements, and ability to meet project timelines.

The solicitation documents do not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors. A bid bond equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid amount is mandatory and must be submitted with the bid, with performance and labor/material payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract value required prior to award. Payment will be made through monthly progress payments based on contractor submission of a payment allocation schedule, subject to architect approval and owner review. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation documents. The contract is classified as a one-time purchase and is contingent upon appropriated funds and subject to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Davis-Bacon wage requirements if federally funded and domestic steel product preferences for public works projects. Addendum 1 has been issued addressing technical questions regarding ADA compliance, material specifications, and contractor responsibility for damage caused during stump removal operations, and all bidders must acknowledge receipt of addenda with their proposals or face potential disqualification. Inquiries should be directed to Cody G. Taylor, the buyer, at 304-352-5531 or cody.g.taylor@wv.gov.